Wow, thanks for the info. I did check the site and yes, there is a string of accounts. State info matches old parent address - nursing home, etc. Reviewed the "state" instructions and seems confusing. If over 60K, must do this and that, etc... Did not pay the company anything. Says they get money from state once we get our money. Should we pay them something for letting us know about it? And are we going to have to hire an attorney like you anyway?
Thanks

Its up to you whether you hire an attorney. If the order provides for final distribution/final order, service seems clueless who owns the account - sounds like they did not review the court record. The controller's office takes MONTHS to get to each file. If you handle it - follow the instructions carefully, submit certified death certificates, certified court order, copies of any statement you may have (none?) perhaps copies of statement with the same name as state has "recovered" accounts.

Everything you send to Conroller - should be certified mail/return receipt.

With budget cuts - the process does take 6+ months to get first contact from the Controller - be patient.

I called Controller few times, think I may have gotten further because I am an attorney.

Pay the service for telling you? Well if you did not contract for them - I don't see why personally - other's here can give their input. If anything - they are very "annoying" saying that there are other beneficiairies when you say you have final court order of distribution - why give them a dime??

First, found your website. Very professional. Second, final order with just us 4 is is in order, etc. I think their letter did not realize that probate happened maybe? They seem to think we are just heirs they found due based on our and our cousins relation to fathers accounts sent to state. ? Some kind of geneolgy ( sp ) thing they must have done. It is one page contract on controller letterhead stating 10% to them later once paid. Anyway, I have found some looking for 35% for this - google. The accounts on state website look legit, just trying to find out best way to proceed. Also, thanks for advice in comment but I would not try this without some professional help in sending in the proper docs. I am sure the state is in no hurry to give the money up... Maybe that is why the list of things to send for a "claim" seems overwhelming. I am in Atlanta, Ga. on business till the first of Feb. but will be back in L.A. then. I will also send you an email on your website once I get back in town. I'm in Atlanta, GA. till the first of Feb.
Again, I know your time is of value and appreciate it.
Andrew